29 Chrome Nail Designs That'll Inspire Your Next Mani

One of the easiest ways to express yourself is through your choice of manicure. You can play with your nail length, switch up your nail shape, and, of course, pick a new nail art design. Those are the basics, but you can also pick from different textures. (Remember velvet nails?) And one that's having a major moment right now is chrome.

Chrome nails have been around for some time, but they really picked up steam when Hailey Bieber started flaunting her glazed donut nails on social media. Since then, #NailTok has exploded with people copying the trend and making it their own. Which leaves us with an endless amount of chrome nail art ideas.

From minimalistic chrome French tips and subtle chrome designs to full-blown 3D appliqués with chrome finishes and multi-colored chrome manis, there's something for everyone. Below, find 29 of our favorite chrome nail designs to inspire your next trip to the salon.

Glazed Donut Nails

Here, we have classic glazed donut nails by Hailey Bieber's manicurist, Zola Ganzorigt. To achieve the look, she used OPI's Funny Bunny Nail Polish ($14) and Tin Man Can Chrome Powder (salon only).

Rose Chrome Nails

These rosy chrome nails offer a warmer take on the trend. They were created using CND's Liquid & Powder in Warm Pink ($23), SHELLAC No Wipe Top Coat ($16), and Over the Top Effects Nail Pigment ($11) in Off the Chain. For this layered look, a trip to the salon is in order.

Chocolate Glazed Donut Nails

Allow us to introduce you to chocolate-glazed donut nails. Another Ganzorigt creation, this mani was crafted with OPI's Stay Strong Gel Base Coat ($19), DND Gel Polish ($10) in Coffee Bean and Spiced Brown, OPI Chrome Effects in Tin Man Can, and OPI's Stay Shiny Gel Top Coat ($20).

Chrome Swirls

Neutral nails are always in, but adding simple chrome swirls makes the design a little more interesting.

Titanium Chrome Nails

Going extra chrome, Ganzorigt used the Dashing Diva Glaze Gel Nail Strips ($16) in Titanium Glaze to achieve this eye-catching manicure.

Chrome-Like Shimmer

If you don't have access to chrome nail powder, you can achieve a similar finish with an ultra-fine glitter nail polish, like the OPI shade used here. While the artist didn't share the exact polish, OPI's Infinite Shine2 Long-Wear Lacquer ($14) in Throw Me A Kiss should do the trick.

Magenta Chrome Nails

Here's another example of how using an opaque base color will make your chrome nails look more futuristically bold, as opposed to the minimalist vibe of glazed donut nails. We're obsessed with this magenta chrome mani.

Checkered Chrome Nails

Another popular look right now? Checkered nails. Combine the two for a wholly unique take on both trends.

Lavender Chrome French Tips

Just because you opt for a sheer glazed donut take on chrome nails doesn't mean you can't do so in bolder colors. Case in point: This lilac-tinted chrome nail look.

Chrome Foil Nails

Part chrome, part foil, part negative space: This pastel set serves it all.

Chrome Blob Nails

Excuse us while we swoon over these globbed-up chrome nails by celebrity manicurist Brittney Boyce, who works with Megan Fox and Kim Kardashian, among other A-listers.

Emoji Chrome Ombré Nails

Another way to wear chrome nails? Opt for an ombré fade topped off with metallic nail stickers in an ever-so-slightly darker shade, as Boyce did here.

Strawberry Glazed Donut Nails

First, there were glazed donut nails. Then there were chocolate-glazed donut nails. It was only a matter of time before Ganzorigt dreamt up strawberry-glazed donut nails—and we're just as smitten with this look as we are with the others.

Gold Chrome Accents

We love how this set makes use of chrome—with subtle, minimalist, and abstract gilded tips.

Gold Chrome Tips

Love a French mani? Opt for gold chrome tips like celebrity manicurist Chaun Legend did here for celebrity wardrobe stylist Maeve Reilly.

Rainbow Chrome Ombré Nails

Multicolor ombre chrome? We're screaming. Of course, to achieve such an intricate star-studded rainbow nail look, you'll almost certainly need to enlist the help of a pro. But for nails that look like this? Worth it.

Chrome Crystal Cloud Nails

For all the crystal girlies out there, these cloud-like aura chrome nails are giving off all the majestic vibes.

White Chrome Nails

For a more opaque white chrome look—like the one here—you'll want to start with a solid white base coat. Lights Lacquer in Paper Snow ($11) is the perfect hue.

Opal Chrome

For a more subtle chrome-y finish, consider a sheer polish topped off with holographic chrome powder.

Cool Pale Pink Chrome Nails

Although iridescent powders are the typical route to achieving a chrome mani, this one was created with traditional gel instead. To get the look, book a mani and ask for GELCARE in Lavender Water and South Sea Pearl.

Rainbow Chrome Tips

You don't have to cover your entire nail to partake in the chrome nails trend. Here, celebrity manicurist Betina Goldstein opted for a rainbow of mini chrome French tips.

Baby Green Chrome

These chrome nails are simple and short, but they're far from boring. The unexpected topcoat makes them shinier and almost iridescent.

Yellow Chrome Nails

Add a little sunshine to your life with a bright yellow chrome mani like the one above.

Unicorn Chrome Nails

These beautiful glazed donut nails were created using the Nails-Luxe Iridescent Chrome Palette, which, unfortunately, is only available in the UK. Next time you're in London, you'll want to scoop this palette (and the brand's other offerings).

Holographic Chrome

When considering a bold nail trend like chrome nails, consider switching up your nail shape, too. Here, you can see how stunning a chrome mani looks on stiletto-shaped nails.

Baby Pink Chrome Stiletto Nails

While on the topic of stiletto nails, check out these baby pink chrome French tips by Legend. We love how pearlescent the base color is.

Silver Marble Chrome

Subtle silvery swirls give this manicure an almost watercolor-like effect.

Red Chrome Fire

Turn up the heat with fire nail art. Take it a step further by adding red chrome to the flames.

Cobalt Chrome

Blue nails are always cool, but they're even cooler when you add a chrome topcoat.

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